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From presidents Carter, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush.

Life in Brief:
In the 1850s, the question of slavery divided the United States. Hopes ran high that the new President, "Old Buck," might be the man to avert national crisis. He failed entirely. During his administration, the Union broke apart, and when he…
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Having determined not to become a candidate for reelection, I shall have no
motive to influence my conduct in administering the Government except the desire
ably and faithfully to serve my country and to live in grateful memory of my
countrymen.